The most powerful Volkswagen Golf GTI ever, the Golf GTI 40 Years, has arrived into Australian showrooms today. Boasting 195kW of power and 350Nm of torque from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the 40 Years edition is a significant 33kW more powerful than the standard GTI and 26kW more potent …
Read More »Volkswagen Golf VIII shapes up. Coming in 2019
Volkswagen is reportedly busy preparing the Golf VIII, which is said to debut a new design and a raft of advanced technologies. Tipped to hit the market in 2019, the 8th generation Golf will sit on a revised version of Volkswagen Group’s MQB platform and sport an updated design blending …
Read More »Sub-$32k for 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Arriving September
The all-new second generation Volkswagen Tiguan is set to arrive into Australian showrooms this September priced from under $32k plus on road costs, two grand cheaper than the comparable first generation entry model at the time of its launch. With global dynamic tuning and driving assistance technology testing performed locally, the all-new …
Read More »Fearless truck driver saves new car from blazing transporter [video]
While we have great appreciation for a brand new car, it just isn’t worth risking your life over. But this truck driver in China thinks otherwise. With his transporter bursting into flames, the brave driver, instead of running away to safety, did the complete opposite. Braving the inferno, the truck …
Read More »Volkswagen trials forthcoming Tiguan technologies in Australia
It’s not uncommon for an overseas manufacturer to conduct ride and handling test and tuning on Australian roads prior to a vehicle’s launch. And Volkswagen is the latest car company to conduct such calibration. Over the past week, Australian motorists may have got a glimpse of a small fleet of …
Read More »Volkswagen Motorsport leads 2016 WRC at halfway point
Andreas Mikkelsen and Anders Jæger (N/N) have produced an outstanding display in Rally Poland to take their 2nd victory in the 2016 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The duo in the Volkswagen Polo R WRC finished just ahead of runners-up Ott Tänak/Raigo Mõlder (EST/EST, M-Sport-Ford) in an exciting finale, in …
Read More »2016 Volkswagen Passat Review
Since its introduction back in 1973, the German engineered Volkswagen Passat has been a solid hauler for families and businesses alike. Entering its eighth generation, the 2016 Passat has become the pinnacle of refinement, setting the standard for design, technology and practicality within its segment. Priced from $34,990 plus on-road costs, …
Read More »Volkswagen Oz confirms specifications & lineup of 2017 Tiguan
Volkswagen has announced the specification and line-up of its all-new 2017 Tiguan, ahead of the car’s local launch scheduled for September. As with other Volkswagen passenger models, the all-new Tiguan will be offered in a number of equipment grades, the entry-level Trendline, the mid-level Comfortline, and the high-spec Highline grade. …
Read More »2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI Review
If you have just graduated from go-karts academy, or progressed from Gran Turismo to the real world, chances are you will be looking at one of these: Toyota 86, Mazda MX-5, Subaru BRZ, Ford Fiesta, Honda CR-Z, Peugeot 308 GTi, Hyundai Veloster Turbo, Kia Pro_Cee’d GT, Abarth 595, Renault Clio …
Read More »Volkswagen Golf GTI 40 Years edition now offered with manual box
Volkswagen has announced that it will offer the Golf GTI 40 Years edition with a six-speed manual transmission priced from $46,990 plus on-roads. The new variant will join its DSG-equipped sibling from the third quarter of 2016. Boasting the same specification as the $2000 dearer DSG model, the manual-driven Golf …
Read More »ABT offers power upgrade packages for Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen and Audi tuning specialist ABT has released power upgrade packages for the latest generation Volkswagen Passat. The power boosts are available for all variants of petrol and diesel engines. The highly efficient 1.4-litre TFSI engine gains a hike in power from 110kW (150hp) to 132kW (180hp), accompanied by an …
Read More »Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S Wagon. Anyone?
Ever wondered what the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S would look like as a wagon? Wonder no more, as X-Tomi Design has unveiled their interpretation of the super wagon in this realistic render. Sporting the more aggressive front bumper, front splitter, side sill extension and 19-inch wheels of the Clubsport …
Read More »Volkswagen freshens up 2016 Scirocco R with Black Style
Volkswagen has introduced the “Black Style” upgrade for the Scirocco R in Europe to keep the 8-year-old sports coupe fresh. Launched in 2008 and based on the Golf V platform, the styling pack brings a black roof, which can be combined with Pure White, Urano Grey, Indium Grey Metallic, Rising …
Read More »Volkswagen intends to beat Apple and Google in electric car race
Volkswagen is reportedly planning to tackle Apple and Google in the race to be the electro-mobility forerunner. As we know, the American technology giants are working on bringing emission free vehicles to the market, but Volkswagen intends to be the leader by 2025. “Newcomers will see opportunities in the current climate, and …
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